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Everyone has superstitions when it comes to studying, especially med students who have everything riding on the USMLE Step 1 exam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s that guy who swears he studies best while blasting music, while someone else requires perfect silence. Or your other classmate who has A\/B tested her study habits and concluded she must study between 2 and 8 p.m. to retain more than 75% of the material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless, there are a few study practices that work for nearly everyone, and we\u2019ve compiled them for you. In this article, we will dive into some valuable tips and tricks from successful test takers to help you not only pass but excel on the USMLE Step 1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Setting Up Your Study Space at Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you ever feel like you could study better in a zoo than at home, this one\u2019s for you! Your roommates bug you, your phone is always going off, the dishes need washed, the laundry needs done, you\u2019re hungry again and the kitchen\u2019s right there\u2026is this a familiar refrain?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you find it hard to focus at home, the following tips will help you become a study at home champion. Sure the dishes might sit in the sink an extra day and you might have to wear that shirt for a second time, but at least you\u2019ll pass the USMLE!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Create a space<\/h3>\n\n\n
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The best thing about the library is there is no bed for napping. When you\u2019re there, your options are dictated by the environment of tables, computers and books. You can read, write and study \u2013 or do all three at once if you\u2019re a show-off. At home, you must create a work space that gives the same options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set up a serious work space, and designate it only for studying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That may mean converting the kitchen table to your study zone by clearing it of all familiar objects and setting up your books, a picture that reminds you of why you\u2019re in med school and all the materials you\u2019ll need for studying (ahem, Picmonic<\/a><\/strong>). Or partition off a part of your room with a curtain that you can close when you\u2019re not studying. If you have the benefit of an office, retire to this room to study and shut the door. It becomes a separate place from the rest of your house. When you\u2019re done, leave and shut the door again, turning the rest of your pad back into a living space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Set your office hours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many students study each day until their brain or body gives out. Picture someone wandering the desert until collapsing from dehydration\u2026not exactly an image that elicits a thirst for studying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The more you dread studying, the more distractions seem to pop up, especially when you\u2019re studying from home. Suddenly emptying the dishwasher, alphabetizing your movies and matching all the missing socks becomes an immediate priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, set a study time period that perhaps culminates in a reward, and your brain immediately focuses on the end result of finishing. Respect those hours. If you say you\u2019re studying for four hours, stop at four hours no matter what. You\u2019ll return for the next study session refreshed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Put up boundaries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do you have roommates who can\u2019t comprehend why you\u2019re always hitting the books? Does your mother have a Spidey sense for calling right when you\u2019re tackling a particularly complex disease description? You must set expectations for the people in your life so they can respect your busy schedule and yet still maintain a relationship with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve set them, let other people know your study hours. If, from 4 to 7 p.m. you\u2019re studying, then people know not to text, call, Snapchat or otherwise distract you during those hours. Even if you\u2019re in the common area of your apartment, suggest your roommate pretend you\u2019re invisible during those hours. Implement this, and you\u2019ll both value the non-study hours even more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Change your scenery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There will be days when none of the tips above work, when you feel like you\u2019re on a death march as you approach your books. So change it up. Go to your favorite coffee shop or a park or a med school buddy\u2019s house. Changing your scenery will feel like a mini vacation and recharge your brain for more studying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to change the scenery entirely, join Picmonic<\/a> and set aside those cumbersome books and pages of chicken scratch notes. Every slide in Picmonic takes you to a new world of picture and sound-based mnemonic devices where you almost effortlessly learn what you need to know to pass your exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ways to Recharge your Posture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Maintaining proper posture while studying is crucial for both physical health and cognitive performance. Good posture promotes comfort and can enhance concentration and overall productivity, leading to more effective and efficient learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Sit up and listen<\/h3>\n\n\n
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You pass by a mirror and, for a second, think someone\u2019s following you. Who is that hunchbacked person shuffling along with their nose in a medical book? Oh right, that\u2019s you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pursuit of your passion often means studying for long hours and may take a toll on your sleep, your eating and your posture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your mother always told you to sit up straight, but she\u2019s isn\u2019t around for your marathon study sessions. And if you\u2019re going to dedicate mental fortitude to something, it\u2019s probably going to be to memorizing the differences between antiarrhythmics in cardiac pharmacology for your USMLE Step 1, not making sure your posture is perfect the whole time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But poor posture leads to a whole slew of aches and conditions you don\u2019t want, and improved posture is possible in a few easy steps. First, give yourself a reality check by assessing your posture<\/a>, then follow our straight-up advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Ditch the armchair and belly up to a table<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Set yourself up for success, beginning with the kind of chair you sit in. Do you study on the couch or in an armchair, curled awkwardly around your books or with your laptop in your lap? We get it, it\u2019s called a laptop \u2013 but that doesn\u2019t mean that\u2019s where you should always have it. It\u2019s too easy to slouch in a comfy chair or hunch while staring down at the computer sitting on your knees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, sit in a firm, high-backed backed chair and place your study materials on a table in front of you. Scoot your hips against the back of the chair and then do your best to keep your back pressed against it as well. If you\u2019re struggling to align with the chair\u2019s back, you may place a small pillow or rolled towel behind your lower back to support it. Make sure your hips are at knee level or a little below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Watch where you put your feet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now that you\u2019re in the high-backed chair, the first thing you search for is something to prop your feet on. Break this habit! It inevitably leads to your hips and lower back sagging away from the chair. Plant your feet on the floor, and kick-start good posture from the ground up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Take deep breaths<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As you continue to sit and study for long periods of time, your body caves in on your anterior side. Because of this, you tend to take shallower breaths, which can contribute to an overall weariness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breathe in slowly through your nose, fill your belly with air and hold it for a two count. Then release and repeat two more times. The fresh and full breath will energize you. Toss in a little backbend on the inhale, and your whole torso will thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Shake what ya Mama gave ya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The human body is designed to be in motion. Your body is trying to tell you this when you develop that annoying crick in your neck or your butt goes numb from sitting. So once an hour, get up, put on your favorite song and dance, dance, dance. If you have limited space, sitting works too<\/a>. Or every other hour, take a 15-minute break to do posture-perfecting poses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Cut down your study time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, you could just cut down your study time by studying with Picmonic. Research shows Picmonic\u2019s audiovisual mnemonic methodology helps students master information faster and retain knowledge longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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USMLE Step 1 Tips and Tricks for Success<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Studying for USMLE Step 1 can be brutal. Don\u2019t let it suck away all of your joy. Here\u2019s our Picmonic-endorsed 5-step plan to increase your chances of getting a strong score on this crucial exam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Test Day Due Diligence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t want any surprises on test day. Check your\u00a0Step 1 permit\u00a0and make sure everything looks right, and that the name on it matches your ID exactly. Then, double check your registration on Prometric. Maybe triple check it, just to be safe. Then, figure out what your transportation time will be to get there. Give yourself a cushion of about 45 minutes, just to be safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re traveling far for your test, double check all of your flight and hotel info, and make sure you have a good time cushion in case of a flight delay. If possible, visit where you\u2019ll be taking the test to get a little more comfortable with your surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Practice Makes Perfect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have enough time before your test, apply for a\u00a0USMLE Step 1 Practice Permit<\/strong>. This will let you practice taking an actual test in the location where\u00a0you\u2019ll be taking the real thing eventually, which can be a great help mentally. If you don\u2019t have time, or that\u2019s not an option because of travel time, don\u2019t worry! There\u2019s still plenty you can do. Write at least one NBME to help you figure out where your weaknesses lie and how long the test might take you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Work on Your Weaknesses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now that you\u2019ve written an\u00a0NBME for practice<\/strong>, use that to help you assess your weaknesses. To get them up to snuff before you take\u00a0Step 1, use your study resources \u2013 including Picmonic! The Picmonic Learning System has been\u00a0proven to help increase information retention, and it can help you take out your weaknesses one at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Relax and get some sleep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This one might seem impossible, but relax! Make yourself a schedule, and make sure that you\u2019re giving yourself breaks to\u00a0avoid burnout while studying for Step 1.\u00a0Everything in life is also easier to face after a good night of rest. If you can\u2019t get rest, good coffee is a shortcut to getting happy; just don\u2019t make a habit out of replacing sleep with caffeine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Do the Darn Thing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The only thing left is to do it! Go into it with a realistic yet hopeful attitude, and you will get the Step 1 score you\u2019ve worked for.\u00a0We believe in you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Incorporating these proven USMLE Step 1 tips and tricks into your study regimen can significantly bolster you chances of success. Picmonic can also be your ally on the journey to achieving success on the USMLE. Give it a try! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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